Health risks during Ramadan are highlighted

By Pat Kelly. A resource has been made available to alert healthcare professionals and their patients to the potential health problems that can be caused by fasting during Ramadan for patients with type 2 diabetes. This year, Ramadan will take place from July 9 to August 7 and because of the extra daylight hours during this period, additional challenges will face people with the condition. Entitled ‘The Facts about Fasting During Ramadan’, the resource — produced by MSD in conjunction with Diabetes Ireland — includes a blood sugar tracker and Ramadan calendar, as well as other supports. It cautions those…